Open source intelligence (OSINT) is the collection and analysis of data gathered from open sources (overt sources and publicly available information) to produce actionable intelligence.

The intention is to help people find free OSINT resources. Some of the sites included might require registration or offer more data for $$$, but you should be able to get at least a portion …

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) is the process of gathering and analyzing publicly available information from sources such as social media accounts, government records and online …

Derived exclusively from publicly or commercially available information to address specific intelligence priorities, requirements or gaps, OSINT is vital to the agency’s mission – providing …

Aug 15, 2023 · Open-source intelligence (OSINT) is the practice of collecting information from published or otherwise publicly available sources.

Feb 23, 2023 · Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information that is publicly available and legally accessible. Right now, OSINT is used by a …

In this new era, the Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) must harness the power and potential of OSINT to empower American diplomacy. To realize this vision, I am pleased to …

Jan 7, 2025 · While the exponential growth of open–source data is reshaping the intelligence landscape, it is neither revolutionizing nor democratizing intelligence. Rather, it is prompting …

Feb 21, 2024 · Almost all intelligence collection begins with open source intelligence (OSINT). According to researchers Riccardo Ghioni, Mariarosaria Taddeo, and Luciano Floridi, …

Jun 9, 2025 · OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) refers to collecting and analyzing information from publicly available sources — such as websites, social media, news, deep web portals, …